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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Tiemoue Bakayoko, Florin Andone, Memphis Depay

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Chelsea, Manchester United 'battle for Tiemoue Bakayoko'
A report claims that Chelsea and Manchester United will go head to head for the signature of £40m-rated AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. Read more.

Florin Andone "very happy" at Deportivo La Coruna
Deportivo La Coruna striker Florin Andone distances himself from talk of a January move to the Premier League. Read more.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe: 'January window will be quiet'
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe does not expect a busy transfer window at the Vitality Stadium next month. Read more.

Report: Everton close to permanent Memphis Depay deal
A report claims that Manchester United attacker Memphis Depay will join Everton on a permanent deal at the start of next month. Read more.

West Ham United 'want Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan'
A report claims that Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be a loan target for West Ham United next month. Read more.

Jamie Carragher: 'Oscar China move embarrassing'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says that Oscar's decision to turn his back on the Premier League and move to China is "embarrassing". Read more.

Willian: 'Oscar has said goodbyes'
Chelsea midfielder Willian says that Oscar has already "said goodbye" to his teammates ahead of a move to China. Read more.

Report: Atletico Madrid eye Eduardo from Chelsea
A report claims that Chelsea goalkeeper Eduardo is a January transfer target for Atletico Madrid. Read more.

Chelsea 'make Marco Verratti top target'
Chelsea reportedly make Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti their prime target in the January transfer window. Read more.

Lucas Perez heading for swift Arsenal exit?
Arsenal striker Lucas Perez could reportedly be on his way out of the Emirates next month. Read more.

Bolton Wanderers planning quiet transfer window
Bolton Wanderers chairman Ken Anderson says that the club are not planning for many incomings or outgoings in January. Read more.

Paul Lambert wants new striker in January
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert reveals that he is planning to bring in a new striker in the January transfer window. Read more.

Report: Mesut Ozil wants Arsenal to sign Germany teammate Julian Draxler
Mesut Ozil wants Arsenal to sign Wolfsburg winger and Germany teammate Julian Draxler, according to reports. Read more.

Report: West Ham United want Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi on loan
West Ham United are in talks with Chelsea about signing striker Michy Batshuayi on loan in January, according to reports. Read more.

Sevilla in for Arsenal target Julian Draxler?
Sevilla reportedly join Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Wolfsburg winger Julian Draxler. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid eyeing up Sokratis Papastathopoulos as Pepe replacement
Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos as a replacement for Pepe, whose future at the Bernabeu is in doubt. Read more.

David Moyes: 'We can't even afford loan deals'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that the club cannot even afford to make loan signings next month unless they reduce the wage bill first. Read more.

Report: Stoke City to re-sign goalkeeper Asmir Begovic
Stoke City are weighing up a move to re-sign Asmir Begovic from Chelsea after being put off Derby County's asking price for Lee Grant, according to reports. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino: 'Eric Dier, Dele Alli not leaving Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that England midfielders Eric Dier and Dele Alli are not for sale at any price. Read more.

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